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30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

Delicious 30 Minute Pineapple Chicken served with Coconut Rice, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium pot
  • Glass jar

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Pineapple Salsa

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • ½ small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 juice of lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 avocado, diced

Coconut Rice

  • 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a glass jar, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, shallots, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of chili flakes. Pour ⅓ of the sauce over the chicken and let sit for 15 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa: combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, cook for 5 minutes until cooked through on both sides. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the remaining soy sauce mix. Cook until the sauce glazes the chicken and begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and spoon the salsa over the chicken. Sprinkle on the diced avocado and a squeeze of lime.

Coconut Rice Preparation

  • Combine the coconut milk and water in a medium pot. Bring to a low boil. Add the basmati rice and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, cover, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes on low, then turn the heat off completely and let the rice sit, covered for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

Notes

This recipe can be prepared in 30 minutes, including marinating time. Adjust the spice level of the salsa by controlling the jalapeño and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword 30 Minute Meals, chicken, coconut rice, dinner, Pineapple, Quick Meals
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